December classes in the studio

2016 is almost here, but there's still time to enjoy a few really fun creative classes in the studio in December. We have some brand new ones, as well as a few that are back by popular demand.

To register and pay for classes via our secure server on PayPal, simply choose the number of spaces you'd like to reserve and click on the "add to cart" button.

If you'd like to reserve a space and pay in person, email Jane at: campcactusmail{at}yahoo{dot}com

We'll get back to you within 24 hours with your registration information. What are you waiting for? Let's get creative!  

Let it Snow!

'Tis the season, and I'm dreaming of a white Christmas, along with most of the kids I know. Here's a way to decorate your windows with giant flakes, just in case the real thing gets foiled by El Niño…;-) We'll make lots of flakes, and I'm pretty sure no two will be the same! All materials provided.  Adults accompanying a registered child are free.

Monday, December 21st  10am-noon      $25
Ages 6 - adult   •  Class size is limited   •  Preregistration required
Sorry, this class is closed.

Build a Snow Village
Remember those little paper or cardboard houses from long ago? Here’s your chance to build your own miniature village to display on a shelf or mantle, just in time for your holiday decorating! This is also a great project for parents and children to build together.  Adults accompanying a registered child are free. All materials provided.

Monday, December 21st  1:00-4:00pm      $25
Ages 5- adult   •  Class size is limited   •  Preregistration required
Sorry, this class is closed.

Sheep and Llamas!
In this fun fibre arts workshop, we'll make a flock of woolly Icelandic sheep and llamas. Perfect for decorating a tree or mantle. This class teaches basic sewing and embroidery skills. No experience necessary. All materials provided.

Tuesday, December 22nd  1-3 pm     $25 

Ages 6 and up  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

Sorry, this class is closed.

 


Dreamcatchers
Do you or someone you know sometimes have bad dreams? Catch them in a beautiful handmade web which will filter them out and let only good thoughts and dreams get through. The Ojibway Native Peoples have a legend about these webs. Learn about how and why they came to be in this informative and fun class.

Tuesday afternoon, December 29th   1-3 pm      $25  

Ages 6 - adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

Sorry, this class is closed. 

Design Your Own Prayer Flags

In this class, we'll learn a bit about the Tibetan custom of hanging colorful flags containing mantras and prayers to promote peace and other messages, which are said to be carried on the wind and spread throughout the world. We'll design and assemble our own interpretations of these flags using stamps, paints, stencils and inks.  Just in time to hang up and spread goodwill in the New Year!
This is a fun class for parents and kids to take together.
All materials included.

Monday afternoon, December 28th   1-4 pm      $30  

Ages 6 - adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

Sorry, this class is closed.

gaga over glass

The Holiday Sale in the studio is coming up in just a few days,

 so the sneak previews will continue!

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

Preview night and artist's reception:

Friday Evening, December 4th  •  6-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday

December 5th & 6th  •  10am - 6pm

4458 NE Brazee, between NE 44th & 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

Joining us for the sale once again, we have two wonderful glass artists:

First up, Jenelle Kathan from Moonbeam Glassworks

 Her latest ornaments will be available at the sale on Friday evening…come early for the best selection!

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Kathy Kollenburn makes beautiful bowls, plates and decorative pieces

and she's been quite busy putting together new pieces for the show.

Hope to see you this weekend!

beautiful, functional pottery

The Holiday Sale in the studio is coming right up, and joining me will be some very talented potters and sculptors who have been (literally!) up to their elbows in clay and glazes to bring you beautiful and functional works of art for your home.

 Julie Stewart's gorgeous glazes evoke the sea,

and her serving and dining pieces are dishwasher safe and lead free.

Her stacked Raku "rock" lamps bring a rustic elegance to Portland's Craftsman homes.

 Courtney Wilson's modern, clean lined style...

and lastly, Elisabeth Cook Sullivan is a master animal sculptor, 

whose current passion is building carousels and horses.

Camp Cactus Holiday Sale

Preview night and artist's reception:

Friday Evening, December 4th  •  6-9 pm

Saturday & Sunday

December 5th & 6th  •  10am - 6pm

4458 NE Brazee, between NE 44th & 45th Avenues

in Portland's Hollywood neighborhood

and the countdown begins!

In just a little more than two weeks, the studio will be magically transformed from its current status as art supply disaster area to a beautiful winter boutique featuring the creations of over 20 local artists for our annual holiday sale. Stay tuned for previews of some really original and cool art and functional crafts!

calling all fairy carpenters

Fanciful Fairy Furniture. Say that three times, fast!
Come over to the studio and make tiny little rustic chairs, tables, beds and other things to furnish your Fairy house (or a sweet display on a shelf). We'll show you how to put together twigs, moss and leaves to create truly fanciful little pieces that will tickle your imagination and make you smile every time you look at it!

By the way, this class is not just for kids…it's open to everyone ages 7 - 107. So come on over and make some Fairy magic!

(This class is now closed)

join us for the last Doodlefest of fall!

Saturday Night Doodlefest: Psychedelic Paisleys
Join us for another fun class in a series dedicated to jumpstarting your creative spirit.

In these workshops, artists and non-artists alike will learn how doodling and noodling around not only helps stimulate the creative juices, but how it has also been found to help us improve our concentration, listening and recall skills.
In this class, we'll teach you how to draw amazing, detailed paisleys.
We'll have sparkling cider, wine and goodies to nibble, too!
All materials provided, but feel free to bring your favorite doodle pen or pencil and sketchbook. No drawing experience required.

Saturday, November 7th           7 - 9 pm          cost: $25
Adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required
(This class is now closed)

Halloween is coming!

There's still time to sign up for some fun and crazy classes!

Mummy Workshop
Just in time for Halloween, these poseable mummies can really liven up your spooky decorating!
All materials provided.

Friday, October 23rd     10 am - noon         cost: $25
Ages 6-up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Pumpkin Dioramas
Another fun Halloween project, these cool little dioramas are spook-tacular!
All materials provided.
Friday, October 23rd      1 - 3 pm         cost: $35
Ages 7-up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required
(This class is now closed)

(photo borrowed from here)

Dia de los Muertos Art
In Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a traditional holiday dedicated to the memory of departed loved ones. It is a day to celebrate and remember them with joy and thanks, rather than sorrow.
Altars are made in honor of friends and family members (even beloved pets!) and are displayed with bright colors, mementos, favorite snacks and decorations in a place of honor in the home.

We'll learn a little about this custom and build our own altars for people or pets who were dear to us.
Bring a photo or mementos to use in your project.

Saturday, October 24th          7-9 pm          cost: $30
Adult  •  class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed) 

(photo courtesy of Grace Art Camp)

4 Spaces still available
Creature Feature!
In this fibre arts workshop, we'll make all kinds of crazy, fun creatures from various materials.
No prior sewing experience necessary. Teaches basic sewing, embroidery and pattern-making skills.
All materials provided.

Friday, October 30th     1 - 3 pm           cost: $25
Ages 6- up   • Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Fall classes begin October 9th!

This fall we've got some really fun projects guaranteed to get your artistic juices up and running!

To register and pay for classes via our secure server on PayPal, simply choose the number of spaces you'd like to reserve and click on the "add to cart" button.
 If you'd like to reserve a space and pay in person, email Jane at: campcactusmail{at}yahoo{dot}com
 We'll get back to you within 24 hours with your registration information. What are you waiting for? Let's get creative! 

~  O C T O B E R  ~ 

Fabulous Fairy Footwear

Make your very own designer Fairy or Elf shoes. We'll draft a custom-sized pattern and sew and embellish with threads and buttons and ribbons and magic. No prior sewing experience necessary. All materials provided. This class teaches basic pattern making, embroidery and hand-sewing skills.

Friday afternoon, October 9th   1:00-4:00 pm       $35 

Ages 6 and up  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Saturday Night Doodlefest: Autumn Squiggles

Join us for the latest in a series of classes dedicated to jumpstarting your creative spirit.
In these workshops, artists and non-artists alike learn how doodling and noodling around not only helps stimulate the creative juices, but how it has also been found to improve concentration, listening and recall skills.
In this class, we'll teach you how to draw amazing, detailed paisleys.
We'll have sparkling cider, wine and goodies to nibble, too!
No drawing experience required. All materials provided.

Saturday, October 10th       7 - 9 pm               cost:  $25

Adult     •     Class size is limited   •   Preregistration required
(This class is now closed, but scroll down…there's another Doodlefest in November!)

Succulent Centerpieces
Come on over and hang out at the studio and put together a modern little succulent garden in a bamboo dish. All materials provided. We'll provide adult refreshments and goodies to nibble on.
Saturday, October 17th       7 - 9 pm               cost:  $45
Adult     •     Class size is limited   •   Preregistration required by October 14

(This class is now closed)

Mummy Workshop
Just in time for Halloween, these poseable mummies can really liven up your spooky decorating!
All materials provided.

Friday, October 23rd     10 am - noon         cost: $25
Ages 6-up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required

(This class is now closed) 

Pumpkin Dioramas
Another fun Halloween project, these cool little dioramas are spook-tacular!
All materials provided.
Friday, October 23rd      1 - 3 pm         cost: $35
Ages 7-up • Class size is limited • Preregistration required

(This class is now closed) 

(photo borrowed from here)

Dia de los Muertos Art
In Mexico on November 1st and 2nd, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), is a traditional holiday dedicated to the memory of departed loved ones. It is a day to celebrate and remember them with joy and thanks, rather than sorrow.
Altars are made in honor of friends and family members (even beloved pets!) and are displayed with bright colors, mementos, favorite snacks and decorations in a place of honor in the home.

We'll learn a little about this custom and build our own altars for people or pets who were dear to us.
Bring a photo or mementos to use in your project.

Saturday, October 24th          7-9 pm          cost: $30
Adult  •  class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

(photo courtesy of Grace Art Camp)

Creature Feature!
In this fibre arts workshop, we'll make all kinds of crazy, fun creatures from various materials.
No prior sewing experience necessary. Teaches basic sewing, embroidery and pattern-making skills.
All materials provided.

Friday, October 30th     1 - 3 pm           cost: $25
Ages 6- up   • Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed) 

~  N O V E M B E R  ~  

Saturday Night Doodlefest: Psychedelic Paisleys
Join us for another fun class in a series dedicated to jumpstarting your creative spirit.

In these workshops, artists and non-artists alike will learn how doodling and noodling around not only helps stimulate the creative juices, but how it has also been found to help us improve our concentration, listening and recall skills.  We'll provide all the materials you'll need, but feel free to bring your favorite doodle pen or pencil and sketchbook. No drawing experience required.

We'll have sparkling cider, wine and goodies to nibble, tunes and fun conversation.

All materials provided, just bring your creative self!

Saturday, November 7th           7 - 9 pm          cost: $25
Adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

Fanciful Fairy Furniture
Come to the studio and use twigs and moss and leaves and flowers to build a tiny chair or bed or table (or whatever else you might be inspired to create to furnish a Fairy house or garden).
Set your imagination free and let it fly!
All materials provided, but feel free to bring your own materials for embellishments like acorns, moss and leaves from your garden.

Wednesday, November 11th    1 - 3 pm            $25
Ages 7 - 107  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

(Art by Sheila Klein)

Altered Book Poetry: An All Day Workshop

Also known as Redacted, Blackout, or Found Poetry, this mixed media, recycled and somewhat free form class engages our imagination in two ways: with both visual art and creative word work.  Using pages from discarded books and magazines, words are redacted to create poetry from those remaining, and then the background is painted and colored to enhance the poem.

It's challenging and highly addictive!
All materials and catered lunch provided.

Saturday, November 14th    10 am - 3 pm            $75
Adult  •  Class size is limited  •  Preregistration required

(This class is now closed)

home tweet home

Just finished this afternoon: "Home Tweet Home", a new watercolor now available in my little shop over at Big Cartel!

Did you miss the annual Fairy House Tour? No worries, come next week!

Today's Fairy House Walking Tour  through the Hollywood district was full of magical architecture, Fairy tales and Pixie Dust. We even discovered a few homes that weren't on the map!

Because so many people couldn't make the weekday tour, we've added another one next Saturday morning, August 22nd, from 10am-noon.

(And I've redrawn the map to include even more homes!)

This year's map lists more than 27 Fairy dwellings, in about a 10 block radius around Camp Cactus Studio.

 What better way to spend the last Saturday of summer vacation?

The tour is open to all ages, but you must be able to walk a fair distance (about a mile in all).

Children are free with an accompanying (paying) adult.

I hope you can join us for this very special and magical event.

If we're lucky, we may even see a Fairy or two!

Saturday, August 22nd   10 am - noon                   $25 
(discounts for multiple attendees)

All ages.  Please note: Children under 6 must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Meet at Camp Cactus Studio, 4458 NE Brazee.

 The tour will begin at 10:15. See you there!

number of attendees

one attendee $25.00 USD two attendees $40.00 USD three attendees $50.00 USD

A few spaces are still available in the last class of the Summer Session:

Papier Mache Sculpture

A fun introduction to the art of papier mache, we'll use paint, paper and glue to create cool sculptures.
All materials provided. Please note: There was a typo on some of the printed class schedules. Correction: This class is two sessions, and times are 1-3 pm.
Two 2-hour sessions:
Friday, August 21st          1 - 3 pm          cost: $35
and
Monday, August 24th       1 - 3 pm
Ages 7- adult  • Class size is limited to 8 students  •  Preregistration required

Sorry, this class is now closed.

Fairy House Tour and other wonders…coming right up!

Get ready for the Fourth Annual Hollywood Fairy House Tour! Join us on Thursday, August 13th for a fun guided tour of quaint and magical homes located in the neighborhood surrounding the studio. Once again, the Fairies have been busy building in front yards, trees and under bushes all over Hollywood, and we'll supply you with a map and stories about the Fairy families who live in these homes.

Here's a photo of a house on a previous year's tour. The tour is open to ages 6 and up, but you must be able to walk a fair distance (about a mile in all).
Children under six are free with an accompanying (paying) adult.

I hope you can join us for this very special and magical event. If we're lucky, we may even see a Fairy or two!

Thursday, August 13th   1-3pm                    $25

All ages.  Please note: Children under 6 are free, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Meet at Camp Cactus Studio, 4458 NE Brazee. The tour will begin at 1:15. See you there!

number of students

one student $25.00 USD two students $50.00 USD three students $75.00 USD

Fantastical Fairy Architecture
Along with our imagination, we'll use natural, recycled and found materials to design and build tiny dwellings for those magical beings who live all around us. Feel free to bring materials from your own garden, such as pine cones, acorns or seed pods.
We'll provide ample building materials for everyone.
This three-hour class is open to everyone ages 7-107.

Friday, August 14th     1-4 pm    $35
Ages 7-107 • class size is limited • Preregistration required

Number of students attending

One student $35.00 USD Two students $70.00 USD Three students $105.00 USD

Papier Mache Sculpture
A fun introduction to the art of papier mache, we'll use paint, paper and glue to create cool sculptures.
All materials provided. Please note: There was a typo on some of the printed class schedules. Correction: This class is two sessions, and times are 1-3 pm.
Two 2-hour sessions:
Friday, August 21st          1 - 3 pm          cost: $35
and
Monday, August 24th       1 - 3 pm
Ages 7- adult  • Class size is limited to 8 students  •  Preregistration required

number of students

1 student $35.00 USD 2 students $70.00 USD